Funky & Cool Japanese bistro/Izakaya in Montreal! Biiru is a nice Japanese bistro located downtown, on City Councillors Street, hidden in the shadow of St-James church, a few steps from Ste-Catherine Street. The chef is pleased to offer traditional and refined dishes; you will enjoy the tender and juicy pork chops, marinated in a caramelized sauce. They just melt in your mouth! The tempura vegetables, cooked to perfection, are irresistible. In short, the menu leaves you speechless as its specialties are one better than the other. You will also find a variety of delicious tapas, ideal for enjoying as appetizers! The friendly and courteous staff will be happy to welcome you and promise you an excellent Happy Hour with friends or colleagues. Enjoy tasty specialties at this lovely bistro, very appreciated by its customers!
Reviews paint Biiru as a lively, stylish izakaya in downtown Montreal with a warm, attentive staff and a vibrant, shareable menu that blends Japanese izakaya flavors with a touch of fusion. The food earns frequent praise for quality and variety, with standout dishes such as okonomiyaki, karaage, salmon tartare, gyoza, ribs and tataki noted for flavorful sauces and inventive twists. The service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, capable and efficient, even on busy nights, though a few comments mention occasional pacing issues or variability. The terrace is a recurring favorite, described as cosy and well heated, offering a pleasant alternative to indoor dining. Some reviewers find portions small for the price and note that prices can be high, but many feel the overall experience, food, drinks, ambience and service, justifies the cost. There is a strong appeal to sampling a wide range of tapas style dishes, with reservations often recommended due to demand. A couple of notes mention the minor exclusion policy, suggesting booking communications could be clarified. Overall, Biiru is framed as a go to spot for fans of Japanese tapas with dependable quality and a friendly, lively vibe.
Positif: service sympa & efficace, délicieux & bien présenté. À améliorer: terrasse étouffante (entourée & surmontée de panneaux de plastique; 2-3 ventilateurs peu utiles) & pas de légumes au menu (il y en a dans plusieurs plats, mais pas comme ingrédient principal). Peu d'options végétariennes non plus. Formule tapas à partager, en prévoir 2-3 par personne pour se rassasier. Ça fait un peu cher pour le lunch, mais il faut dire que c'est en plein centre-ville.
Biiru Japanese Resto is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the warm & inviting atmosphere, which sets the tone for a truly unforgettable dining experience. The staff at Biiru are friendly & knowledgeable, always ready to offer recommendations or answer any questions you may have about the menu. They truly go above & beyond to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Thanks again for the amazing service Mike!
Jul 8, 2024
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Overpriced, low quality food. Also the cleanliness was questionable, tables too small, terass chairs & bench very uncomfortable. Not all items on manu were available. I would not recommend this place for some one who is looking for REAL Japanese cuisine & flavors.
La nourriture & les cocktails sont bons. Malheureusement, l'une des plus belles terrasses de la ville a été remplacée par une cabane en bois étouffante ambiance cabane à sucre. Quant au service, il faut faire un effort de coordination car les boissons sont arrivées entre le 3e & le 4e (& dernier) plats.
The onsen cocktail is my favorite! The beef & cheese yakitori & tuna tartare are excellent. Don't forget to finish off with the delicious warm brownie!
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On venait de temps en temps depuis des années. Je ne sais pas si le management a changé ou quoi mais le service & la qualité des plats se sont bien dégradés. Il manquait une bonne partie de la carte. Le gyudon était bien trop salé, on a beaucoup attendu pour le service. Nous ne reviendrons pas, dommage on aimait bien.
Nous avons réservé pour un groupe Desjardins & nous avons attendu plus d'une heure pour être tous servi. Personnellement j'y allais avant la pandémie & la bouffe avait un petit plus. J'ai trouvé le Tarutaru moyen, mais je ne savais pas trop ça allait être quoi comme présentation.
had dinner here. The staff is friendly, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is unique, I liked it. The food here was nothing surprising, the peshmeshki were tasty, but let's be honest, they are tasty everywhere, the tartare & karagi are the most ordinary, so you get 4 of yours, maybe even with I'll come by in case, thanks ☺️
We stopped here on a Monday for lunch. The staff right away was super friendly. We got the tasting menu, every dish was perfectly cooked, seasonned & served! We would definitely recommend this place. It's right in the heart of downtown but when you're inside, you don't feel it at all!
